This Might Be the Smartest Kitchen Trick for Storing Your Plastic Wrap

Your kitchen drawers are storage workhorses despite their small size, keeping everything from utensils to multi-purpose gadgets out of sight until you need them. Every little inch counts when space is at such a premium, and social media is constantly dreaming up new hacks that’ll stuff the most clutter in each compartment — in the most orderly manner possible, of course. 

Plastic wrap, aluminum foil, and parchment paper are some of the worst offenders in my drawers. Not only do they not sit perfectly flush against my utensil container, but they also have a bulky size and awkward shape that makes it difficult to put pretty much anything else into the drawer. So when Instagram Reel creator Nil Sani shared a video of her mom’s “greatest kitchen hack” for storing plastic wrap, I knew this would be an immediate solution to free up drawer space.

In the video, Sani’s mom shows a storage find her mom uses to hold plastic wrap against a cabinet door instead of inside a drawer. It’s brilliant — it uses previously unused space and frees up a premium one. I wanted to get my hands on it, but the video did not include a product to shop for. Luckily, Amazon had a comparable solution I can’t wait to add to my cart.

For just $19.99, the DriveLink Store’s Refillable Magnetic Plastic Wrap Dispenser is an affordable and easy way to get rid of a universal storage problem — and the best part is that it’s also renter-friendly. Unlike the ugly cardboard boxes that your plastic wrap comes in, this sleek and compact dispenser — which measures 14.92 inches in length, 3.39 inches in width, and 2.72 inches in height — features a modern white curved design with a cover that hides its contents when it’s not in use. 

Instead of taking up precious space in your drawers, it attaches to the side of your fridge through a magnet — a design that also makes it easy to take on and off whenever you need to bring it to your kitchen counter or outside for summer entertaining. You also don’t need to worry about cutting your foil or wrap, because the dispenser also has an attached two-way hidden stainless steel cutter head.

The dispenser is compatible with plastic wrap, foil, or parchment paper (and anything else that fits its size specifications). Plus, instead of having to open a drawer and take out your plastic wrap every time, this gadget’s proximity to the fridge makes it one of the lowest-effort ways to store leftover food. 

Many happy shoppers on Amazon called the magnetic dispenser a “simple solution to a frustrating problem,” with one person noting that the order also comes with three strong and high-quality plastic wrap rolls. Several people called out its “space-saving” capabilities, “ease of use,” and “convenient” location by the fridge. 

Alternatively, you could use Command strips to affix the dispenser to a cabinet door instead of the fridge, following Sani’s mom’s hack to a T. Command strips are also a great way to reinforce the magnet, as some reviewers noted that it can be finicky, depending on the weight of your wrap. And while this magnetic plastic wrap dispenser works with any brand, you’ll also want to double check the size restrictions to make sure your rolls fit.

Buy: DriveLink Store Refillable Magnetic Plastic Wrap Dispenser, $19.99